Legal Question in Family Law in New York

lawyer holding divorce papers

is it leagal for a lawyer to not do the divorce decree because i cannot afford to finish paying her ? she knows i have no money. I do have the transcript from final court appearance.


Asked on 10/03/06, 1:19 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Re: lawyer holding divorce papers

Yes. The attorney is not under any obligation to work for free; she also has bills to pay.

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Answered on 10/03/06, 2:57 pm
Kristen Browde Browde Law, P.C.

Re: lawyer holding divorce papers

Yes.

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Answered on 10/03/06, 1:31 pm


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